London mayor to tell MIPIM about post-Olympic developments

London mayor Boris Johnson is returning to MIPIM in Cannes for the fourth time to share insights into the UK capital's regeneration programme following the successful 2012 Olympic Games.

The colourful London leader last attended MIPIM in 2011 when he delivered a keynote address on regeneration in the UK capital, as part of the build-up to the London Games.

'London is a premium investment target for international real estate and the presence of the Mayor at MIPIM will allow participants to get his insight on London’s development and post-Olympic Games challenges and opportunities,' noted MIPIM Director Filippo Rean.

Several London City projects will be presented at MIPIM in Cannes this year, including the One Nine Elms project, two residential towers that occupy a prominent location on London's riverside at the heart of a new tall building cluster emerging at Vauxhall. Another project on display is Sixty London, 19,510 m2 of commercial office development being undertaken by AXA Real Estate, which is located on Holborn Viaduct, at the western edge of the City of London.

In addition to Boris Johnson, more than 200 international political leaders are expected at MIPIM this year, representing cities, regions and national governments.

For the fifth consecutive year, MIPIM is also organising the Mayor's Think Tank - a closed-door meeting during which mayors and representatives of over 60 local authorities from 20 countries will debate on the following theme: 'Local authorities' perspectives and opportunities for the next decade. What are the measures of attractiveness and competitiveness?'

The MIPIM international real estate fair takes place in Cannes from 12 - 15 March.